hi all have got my self two baby musk turtles today well hubby suprised me for xmas any way.

i really need help i dnt no where to start plz could some one help me with a few questions i have

how many times aday do they need feeding

i have pellet food but wat else can they eat

thank u would be very greatful if u can help me
xx

i dont have a clue about musk turtles, im only learning about torts at the moment. but i found this for you. it may help until someone more knowledgeable comes along. hope it helps!!!

Sternotherus oderatus: The Common Musk Turtle

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Hi, I know this is quite late, but mine were very young when I got them the Aquatics store had 10, I bought two, and six of the remaining died. Mine have thrived and In less than 4 months they had almost doubled to the size that their siblings had reached as I fed mine daily on prawns, and every 2-3 days on turtle pellets. I feed mine as much as they will eat, and they refuse food when they had enough, and also their armpits swell as obviously their bellies can't swell due to shell.

They are great little fella's and provide endless amusement.

thank u gimbo for u advice i have added u as a contact on here hope u dnt mind could do with some advice from time to time thank u x

You're more than welcome, any help you need, feel free to ask. How's yours doing?!

really well very active today. i have one who is out all the time right lil character and the other just sleeps in the plants most of the day. i dnt no there sex yet as there 2 young but i do think there both female. i will pop some pictures up soon. wat about urs. how old r urs now u and have u got any pictures up on here ?? x

To be honest the information on the net is contradictory if I follow one principle I have 3 males and a female, if I follow another, I have 2 of each. I look at them and use the idea with tortoise that the carapace is concave in males and my two youngest have concave carapaces and longer tails, but only a bit, seeing as they are slightly smaller, the two larger ones have a flat carapace and shorter tail but confused.

Will put some pics up tomorrow evening if I manage to get the right pics.

As you can see, the older larger one in the picture has a more beige shell, whereas the little guy still has a black shell.

wow thats is excellent, thank u showing me ur turtles there look brill. wen do u feed urs pellets im doing mine every 4 days as a main meal x

Thanks, my pride and joy! I offer them daily or every 2 days.